FACT SHEET
Academic Calendar 2020-2021
September 1 - December 18, 20202020 Fall Semester:
March 2 - June 18, 20212021 Spring Semester:
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Expected Arrival Date (expected dormitory check-in date)- 2020 Fall Semester: August 29, 2020 - 2021 Spring Semester: February 27, 2021Orientation for both semesters will be on the first day of thesemester. 2020 Fall Application Deadlines- Nomination from Partner University: April 17, 2020 - Student’s Online Application to KNU: May 1, 2020 - Acceptance Letter to be issued by KNU: Mid-June- Enrollment: Late July 2021 Spring Application Deadlines- Nomination from Partner University: Until October 15, 2020 - Student’s Online Application to KNU: Until November 1, 2020 - Acceptance Letter to be issued by KNU: Mid -December- Enrollment: Late January
Academic Dates
- Available on the Website
http://certp.knu.ac.kr- Will be sent to international students’home university coordinators in:
Transcripts Ms. Jungwoon KimIncoming StudentsTel: +82-53-950-2425 Email: [email protected]. Saeron LeeOutgoing Students to USA,
Canada, Australia, and Asia &Incoming Self-funded StudentsTel: +82-53-950-2423Email: [email protected]. Yoojin LeeOutgoing Students to Europe
Tel: +82-53-950-2413Email: [email protected]
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Kyungpook National UniversityOffice of International AffairsRoom # 608, Global Plaza, 80 Daehak-ro,Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea, 41566Tel: +82-53-950-2425 Fax: +82-53-950-2419
Mailing Address
Classroom participation ismandatory. Students who miss
more than 25% of the entireclass will receive an “F” for thecourse. If students miss class
without having reasonablereasons, the professor may
give a lower grade. There willbe no exceptions made for
exchange students, inaccordance with KNU’s
academic policy.
Course Registration
Application Requirements
Attendance Policy
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KNU Course Registration is available for days in:
Early February Spring Semester3
July (Spring Semester)February (Fall Semester)
Early August Fall Semester
Online Application
Letter of Nomination from applicant'shome university
Official Transcript from applicant'shome university (100-Point Grading Scale)
Copy of Valid Passport - Face Page
Color ID Photo
BA Diploma
123
45
6
LanguageProficiency
Test (TOEFL / TOEIC)
Submission
RequiredNOT
(if any)*all dates subject to change
Course InformationVisit > InternationalPrograms > Student Exchange Program > Courses Final courses offered for exchange students will beprovided to the students via email after theadmission process. - Fall 2020 course catalog available in late July, 2020 - Spring 2021 course catalog available in late January, 2021
Academic Information forExchange Students
Credit1 Course = 3 US credits at KNU in general.For some majors, there are 2-creditcourses.
6 Credits / Semester
Maximum 21 Credits / Semester
Including internships
Maximum 9 Korean Credits
3 Courses
Including internship credits
Minimum/Maximum Credits Minimum Credits:
Undergraduate Students:
Graduate Students:
Admission RequirementsVisa RequirementsD-2 (Student Visa)Students must apply for a D-2 visa via theKorean Embassy/Consulate in their home country.
It is mandatory for all international studentsstudying in Korea to have insurance that coversmedical expenses in Korea.Medical benefits of at least USD $20,000 peraccident or illnessA deductible not to exceed 20% per accident orillnessRepatriation of remains in the amount of USD$10,000Medical evacuation in the amount of USD $10,000in the event an exchange visitor must be returnedto his or her home country due to a seriousmedical condition
Medical Insurance
Medical-Exam Certificate Confirming Absence of TuberculosisAccording to a new legislation by the Koreangovernment, the KNU housing office requires alldormitory residents to submit a medical certificateincluding a physician's written statement inENGLISH or KOREAN, confirming the absence oftuberculosis.Students must bring the ORIGINAL medicalcertificate. It is mandatory for all students whowant to use on-campus housing to submit amedical certificate due to safety reasons. The certificate must be submitted within 2months from the time of test results.
On-campus housing is available
at approximately USD $500 per
semester. Housing cafeteria
three meals per day is
approximately USD $600 per
semester.
All exchange students’ on-
campus housing (dormitory) is
guaranteed if they apply.
Students who wish to stay off-
campus must inform the
exchange program manager and
find housing for themselves.
Accommodations
Arrival & Pick-Up ServiceA KNU Student Buddy will greetinternational students upon arrival atmajor entry points in Daegu.
www.en.knu.ac.kr
Seoul
Daegu
Flight
Train
Bus
1 Hr
1 .4 Hrs
4 Hrs
3 US Credits = 45 hours of work,including classes and relatedacademic activities.
Asia-Pacific
302
Middle / SouthAmerica
9
KNUInternationalPartners
Middle EastAfrica
14
Universities, Colleges,and Institutes in Countries - Worldwide67
548
Europe
153North America
70
1,164
628
1,982Other
KNU Employment atMajor Companies
Over 3 Years: 3,774Positions
Water
Movie
BusSubway
Truth. Pride. Service.
1,000 0.87 .076
9,000 8.00 6.88
1,200 1.06 0.92
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